Miracle (1982)
When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.
Director: Ishmael Bernal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: December 25, 1982
Cast
- Nora Aunor - Elsa
- Spanky Manikan - Orly
- Vangie Labalan - Aling Saling
- Gigi Dueñas - Nimia
- Laura Centeno - Chayong
- Pen Medina - Pilo
- Ama Quiambao - Sepa
- Joel Lamangan - Priest
- Cris Daluz - Igme
- Veronica Palileo - Mrs. Alba
Screenplay
- Ricardo Lee (Screenplay)
Music: Winston Raval
Cinematography: Sergio Lobo
Editing: Ike Jarlego Jr.
Production: Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Budget: $68,415
Box Office: $684,150
Original Language: tl
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope
Keywords
small town, miracle, hysteria, apparition, prostitution, healing, virgin mary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miracle about?
- When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.
- Who directed Miracle?
- Miracle was directed by Ishmael Bernal.
- Who stars in Miracle?
- Miracle stars Nora Aunor, Spanky Manikan, Vangie Labalan, Gigi Dueñas, Laura Centeno, Pen Medina.
- How long is Miracle?
- Miracle has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Miracle?
- Miracle is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Miracle?
- Miracle had a budget of $68,415.
- How much did Miracle gross?
- Miracle grossed $684,150 worldwide.
- Where was Miracle produced?
- Miracle was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Miracle?
- The themes of Miracle include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope.